Systems & Components Engineer — Test & Automation

Utaceram; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover

Access to discounts through the Perkz reward scheme

Recognition awards

Family-friendly policies

Employee assistance support services

Job summary

A leading testing solutions provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Engineer for their Systems & Components team, responsible for developing and delivering various tests across industries like automotive and aerospace. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and strong skills in programming and automation systems. This role involves collaboration with clients, testing supervision, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position is on-site and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including life cover and employee assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Qualified to a bachelor degree or equivalent with appropriate experience, preferably in an automotive or electrical discipline.
• Experience with programming & automation systems.
• Knowledge of sensor types and applications, including accelerometers, thermocouples, force transducers.
• Experience of technical report writing.
• Experience using climatic and/or vibration test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers to understand their requirements and develop tests to replicate real world scenarios.
• Coordinate, supervise and conduct tests and lab activities.
• Program automated test equipment using a variety of tools.
• Document and report test progress clearly.
• Develop risk assessments for tests.
• Design rigs using CAD packages.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Analyze test results and provide statements of conformity.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Creative problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal communication

Basic workshop fitting

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent in automotive or electrical discipline

Tools

PLC

Micro-controllers

Climatic test equipment

Vibration test equipment

Job description

A leading testing solutions provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Engineer for their Systems & Components team, responsible for developing and delivering various tests across industries like automotive and aerospace. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and strong skills in programming and automation systems. This role involves collaboration with clients, testing supervision, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position is on-site and comes with a comprehensive benefits package including life cover and employee assistance programs.